Natural Disasters • Flood Monitor
US Flood Monitor
February 16 2025
Severe flooding has been reported across multiple regions of the nation as torrential rain continues to hammer down, following the onslaught of a major storm system that has already brought heavy rain, threats of tornadoes, and necessitated water rescues. This natural calamity has left towns and cities grappling with the aftermath, exacerbating the situation for Hurricane Helene survivors and heightening concerns over potential power outages and transport disruptions. According to the latest streamflow measurements, rivers such as the Tombigbee, Kentucky, James, and Sacramento are experiencing dangerously high levels of water flow, with streamflow rates at the Upper James exceeding normal by a staggering 283.36 percent, signaling a potentially catastrophic flood scenario.
In the Eastern US, cities are facing “severe flash floods," as reported by Yahoo, with AccuWeather noting that the sweeping storm system threatens to intensify with the possibility of tornadoes. In Kentucky, towns along the South Fork Kentucky and the Lower Kentucky rivers are experiencing streamflows at 132.06 and 254.2 percent of normal, respectively, leading to perilous conditions and the risk of inundation, as highlighted by The Weather Channel. In the wake of these conditions, Polk County residents have the option to apply for a state program to elevate homes to mitigate flood risks, as reported by MSN. Additionally, the National Desk has reported an escalating death toll from Hurricane Helene, underscoring the urgency of rescue and relief efforts.
Local reports from Bluefield Daily Telegraph and WV News have indicated flash flooding across Southern West Virginia, including the Upper Guyandotte River, which is running at 324.01 percent above its normal streamflow. These incidents come in the wake of stern warnings from meteorologists, as reported by Local 3 News, about the potentially historic flooding brought on by the storm which has affected the eastern US with all hazards. The local administration and communities are preparing for severe weather, with public works departments bracing for the flooding, winds, and tornado risks. In the face of such extreme weather events, residents are urged to heed the advice of authorities like TEMA, as staying informed and prepared could significantly enhance safety during these potentially life-threatening floods.
Across the Nation
As relentless storms sweep across the nation, communities from coast to coast brace for the impact of various natural calamities. In the South, Alabama is submerged under flood warnings, with rivers like the Tennessee, Leaf, and Chickasawhay breaking their banks. Cities like Florence, Mobile, and Saraland are among those affected, with residents urged to stay vigilant as the waters continue ... Read More
Rivers on the Rise
Inundated Regions
Upper James Watershed
283% of NormalLower Kentucky Watershed
254% of NormalUpper Kentucky Watershed
214% of NormalNorthern Okeechobee Inflow Watershed
603% of NormalUpper Cache Watershed
1265% of NormalBuffalo-San Jacinto Watershed
1354% of NormalTrinity Watershed
736% of NormalUpper Sabine Watershed
214% of NormalUpper Guyandotte Watershed
324% of NormalMiddle Brazos-Lake Whitney Watershed
764% of NormalChambers Watershed
790% of NormalLower Sacramento Watershed
1233% of NormalTug Watershed
242% of NormalLower Salt Watershed
771% of NormalSacramento-Lower Cow-Lower Clear Watershed
825% of NormalMiddle New Watershed
193% of NormalMiddle Pearl-Strong Watershed
1112% of NormalUpper Ouachita Watershed
151% of NormalLicking Watershed
217% of NormalUpper Neches Watershed
241% of NormalSilver-Little Kentucky Watershed
639% of Normal